Al-Merrikh host Muhanga in the Rwanda Premier League, round 16.

Al-Merrikh won 2, drew 0 and lost 1 of their previous 3 matches (W–W–L), scoring 3 and conceding 4.

Muhanga won 1, drew 1 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–L–D–L), scoring 5 and conceding 8.

The two sides have met 2 times: Al-Merrikh 1 win, Muhanga 0, 1 draw.